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Creating 2D Symbol from 3D Object

A 2D symbol can be created from a 3D object in the 2D window of a part, a connector housing, a backshell, a leading part, a clip, and a grommet. The 2D symbol is thus derived from the 3D window of the component.

  1. In the 2D window, select the Tools > Symbol derivation menu items.

    The Symbol derivation dialog is opened.
  2. In the 3D preview window you can select a view or you can zoom and rotate with the mouse wheel and use the Fit command to determine a view.
  3. In the 2D preview click the [Update] button to create the preview. The preview must be updated after any change is done. The Fit command can be used as well.
  4. Determine if visible and invisible lines are to be included in the symbol.
  5. Determine the color, pattern, and width of the visible and invisible lines.
  6. Activate the Respect visibility check box to determine whether the visibility of objects in the 3D window is retained or if all objects are to be visible and therefore included in the 2D symbol.
  7. Activate the Show pins check box to include / exclude the pins.
  8. Activate the Show control points check box to include / exclude the control points of leading paths (leading paths are part of leading parts and grommets).
  9. Activate the Show end points check box to include / exclude the end points of leading paths.
  10. Activate the Show clip points check box to include / exclude clip points (clip points are part of clips).
  11. Activate the Show leading paths check box to include / exclude leading paths.
  12. Click [OK] to create the 2D symbol.

Note:

The 2D symbol can be created without creating a 2D preview.